A new study has found that social jet lag, or the mismatch between weekday and weekend sleep schedules, may contribute to teenage anxiety. The research, published in Sleep Medicine Reviews, found a small but consistent correlation between social jet lag and higher levels of anxiety in teenagers.
Scientists propose a colossal cliff across ancient North America may have exposed Grand Canyon's oldest rocks nearly a billion years before it was carved by the Colorado River. The study suggests the 'great escarpment' of steep rocky cliffs formed when the supercontinent Rodinia broke apart 800 million years ago.
A study published in Developmental Biology found that the first bird to inhabit Earth used its hind legs to take off into the air. The researchers estimated that the ancient bird could have achieved a sustainable flight speed of seven meters per second with three bipedal leaps.
A study by the University of Southampton found that public research and development funding can mobilize private R&D, supporting economic growth for years. The research reveals that government-funded R&D is an unusually productive form of public investment, encouraging additional private investment and boosting economic activity.
New analysis reveals Arctic winter sea ice coverage declined significantly due to record lows in 2025 and 2026, reversing a brief slowdown. The study suggests that Arctic winter sea ice loss is continuing in a warming climate.
Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.
Researchers found ultrafine particulate matter from cruise ships increases inflammatory signals and weakens cells' defense against viruses like COVID-19. The study suggests exposure to vanadium may facilitate viral replication, with potential implications for infection severity and spread.
A team of geographers and climate scientists found that major drought in Samoa and Tonga forced Polynesians to migrate east into the Pacific. Climate modeling revealed increased rainfall in receiving islands and a shift in sea surface temperatures, creating powerful incentives for people to seek new opportunities.
Researchers found that the formation of escarpments and mountains in East Antarctica created high ground for snow and ice to accumulate. This led to the initial ice sheet formation 34 million years ago, allowing it to spread across the continent and eventually become the largest ice sheet on Earth.
Researchers found that carbon from land was eroded and transported into the ocean, locking some carbon away for long periods. This process may have acted as a stabilising climate feedback, helping to gradually reduce atmospheric carbon levels over thousands to tens of thousands of years.
New study by University of Southampton confirms the universe's expansion is still accelerating as previously found, debunking 2025 claims that the cosmos was slowing. The team re-evaluated data using Type Ia supernovae to calculate vast cosmic distances and found no error in their methods.
Researchers discovered lung cancer cells change identity to resist treatment by reactivating a process involved in early lung development. This could help doctors predict which patients respond well to treatment and provide personalized care.
A new study by the University of Southampton has found that reusable catheters are just as safe for patients as single-use ones and do not increase the risk of urinary tract infections. The study followed hundreds of patients for a year and discovered that those who tested reusable catheters used 35 per cent fewer antibiotics.
A major new study has found that severe asthma patients are often battling other health conditions, with nearly all suffering from at least one major issue. The study identified three distinct profiles linked to how well asthma is controlled and the treatments needed, offering potential breakthroughs for improving care.
A new study has identified the most effective dosages for five commonly used ADHD medications using data from thousands of participants. The research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, provides a comprehensive view of dosage effects and developed an online tool to help clinicians and patients choose the right dosage.
A new study reveals Antarctica's sea ice collapse is driven by a triple whammy of climate chaos, resulting in record-breaking lows. The Southern Ocean's transformation led to the loss of vast areas of ice equivalent to Greenland, destabilizing global ocean currents and accelerating global warming.
A new study by the University of Southampton reveals that an imbalance of nutrients in seawater can cause coral disease, potentially more so than heat stress. The research found that 88% of Black Band Disease incidents occurred in regions with highly imbalanced nutrient ratios.
Researchers found that fin whale calls dropped dramatically during seismic surveying off northwestern Spain, with a 70% decrease in calls across three sites. The study highlights the potential impacts of seismic surveys on whale communication, energy expenditure, and habitat use.
A new study reveals that over 63% of children waiting for an ADHD assessment with CAMHS spend more than a year on the list, while a third wait over two years. Parents experience significant distress due to lengthy wait times, feeling powerless and uncertain about their child's future.
Researchers identified key health indicators for a new global system to monitor people's health before pregnancy. The study found that mental health, physical health, supportive relationships, and finances are prioritized by both healthcare professionals and the general public.
A new study published in The Lancet reveals that fathers' health and well-being play a significant role in shaping pregnancy and child outcomes. The research emphasizes the importance of investing in the well-being of boys and young men to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for future generations.
Experts warn that the lack of adequate diagnosis and treatment for ADHD is a pressing concern, with 27% of children and young people waiting over a year for an assessment. Effective treatments are available and backed by strong evidence, but significant barriers remain, including long waiting times and growing demand.
Researchers created a robotic wing that senses and adapts to water flow, achieving double the stability of a barn owl's glide. The wing consumes five times less energy than traditional AUVs, paving the way for more agile and efficient underwater robots.
LGB individuals vote more when living near other LGB people, with a 1.56 percentage point increase in voter turnout for every one percentage point increase in local LGB population density. This study, conducted in Sweden, tracked over 20,000 LGB individuals and nearly eight million heterosexual peers across four parliamentary elections.
A new study shows that mindfulness helps patients relax during endoscopy, allowing for detailed examinations without sedation or general anaesthesia. This approach can detect cancers earlier, reducing complications and costs to the NHS.
Scientists have discovered evidence of repeating climate cycles operating every few years to decades during the Cryogenian glaciation, a period known as Snowball Earth. The findings suggest that these cycles were likely exceptions rather than the norm, and were triggered by small patches of open ocean in the tropics.
Researchers found fossilized plankton suggest a possible long-term recovery from oxygen-depleted oceans despite climate warming. The study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, examined fossilized plankton from the Arabian Sea and found higher oxygen levels during the Miocene Climatic Optimum (MCO) compared to today.
Researchers discovered that a significant drop in calcium levels in the ocean led to a massive decrease in carbon dioxide, driving global cooling and ending the planet's greenhouse era. The study suggests that changes in seawater chemistry played a key role in shaping climate history.
Researchers have developed a new way to boost the immune system's response to cancer by using specially engineered antibodies. The antibodies work by clustering multiple immune cell receptors, amplifying the signal that tells T cells to attack cancer cells.
The largest review to date found that medication for children and adults, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, are the most effective approaches for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers developed an interactive website to present findings and help people with ADHD make informed treatment decisions.
Sixty-million-year-old rock samples have revealed how massive amounts of carbon dioxide are stored in piles of lava rubble on the seafloor. This discovery sheds light on the importance of breccia, a geological sponge for carbon in the long-term carbon cycle.
Researchers have catalogued a new collection of bacteria-eating viruses to combat the growing threat of hospital superbug Klebsiella pneumoniae. The open-source phage library offers scientists a valuable resource to develop new treatments and improve understanding of phages and bacteria interactions.
Researchers have discovered that sudden shifts in the Southern Westerly Winds 15,000 years ago triggered a massive growth of ancient bogs across the Southern Hemisphere. The study found that the shifting winds created an ideal climate for the swamps to form, and now believe they play a crucial role in regulating carbon stores in peatland.
Researchers developed an AI model that outperforms radiologists in detecting hidden objects on chest scans, particularly for cases of foreign body aspiration. The model achieves high precision and recall rates, helping doctors diagnose complex conditions more reliably.
Researchers discovered a new subtype of DLBCL, 'Mann-type DLBCL', which is characterized by the presence of a specific sugar called mannose. This sugar promotes the survival and growth of cancer cells, making them resistant to conventional treatments.
Scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath the Earth's surface, stripping material that fuels volcanic eruptions over tens of millions of years. This phenomenon, known as a 'mantle wave,' explains why ocean islands contain materials distinctively continental, despite being found in the middle of oceans.
The study found that sand mining in the Mekong River is causing a decline in the reverse flow system that feeds water into Tonlé Sap Lake. The lake is home to 885 species and provides livelihoods for almost two million fishers, but its future is at risk due to the increased extraction rates.
The study establishes the earliest occupation at Karnak as around 2520 BCE, coinciding with the Old Kingdom period. Researchers also found a link between the temple's location and an Ancient Egyptian creation myth, where the high ground on which Karnak was built may have been seen as a manifestation of the creator god Ra-Amun.
A recent study published in the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies found that public attitudes towards immigration are shaped by job demand rather than just skill level. The research showed that citizens in both England and Japan were more likely to grant visas to workers in high-demand occupations, regardless of their skill level.
A consortium led by the University of Southampton aims to advance cutting-edge treatments for lung cancer, blood cancers, and chronic inflammation. The ON-TRACT project will train researchers in academic, industrial, and clinical settings to develop safer and more effective treatments.
Astronomers discovered a greedy white dwarf star consuming its closest celestial companion at an unprecedented rate. The study found that the super-dense white dwarf is burning brightly due to the mass transfer between the two stars, potentially leading to a massive explosion visible from Earth.
A study reveals significant global disparities in cancer research funding, with lower-income countries struggling to keep pace. Cancer surgery and radiotherapy research are particularly underfunded, urging a strong case for increased investment.
A comprehensive review of 248 meta-analyses and 200 clinical trials found that most complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for autism showed weak or poor-quality evidence, making their effects unreliable. The study also highlighted the lack of safety assessments for these treatments, which can be misleading.
Research reveals a major shift in South Pacific climate conditions around 1,000 years ago, prompting people to settle further east and move away from drier conditions. The climate shift saw western areas become progressively drier while eastern areas became wetter and more attractive for colonization.
Researchers found that people with emotional insecurities react strongly to their partner's phone use, reporting lower self-esteem and greater resentment. Simple steps like creating phone-free zones can help protect relationships.
Researchers have developed a data-driven way to fit prosthetic legs that could lead to better fitting prosthetics in less time and at a lower cost. The new technology generates basic design recommendations instantly and has been shown to be as comfortable on average as those created by highly skilled prosthetists.
A large region of unusually hot rock deep beneath the Appalachian Mountains in the United States could be linked to Greenland and North America splitting apart 80 million years ago. The 'mantle wave' theory suggests that hot, dense rock slowly peels away from the base of tectonic plates after continents break apart.
Researchers have identified a key defense mechanism in bacteria that protects them from viruses called phages, known as Kiwa. Phages are promising alternatives to antibiotics, but understanding how bacteria defend themselves is crucial to developing effective treatments.
A new study by the University of Southampton found that adults with ADHD traits report lower quality of life and more severe insomnia. Insomnia was identified as a potential link in this association, suggesting that targeting insomnia complaints may improve the quality of life for people with ADHD.
Researchers developed a new way to analyze fossils, providing a day-by-day understanding of how prehistoric plankton adapted to their environment. The study revealed that temperature was a key factor in growth rates, with some species thriving in higher temperatures.